"Four crews of firefighters from Llanrwst, Abergele, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl tackled the fire which was well alight on arrival using six sets of breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and a main jet. The aerial ladder platform from Rhyl also attended.

"The fire was brought quickly under control - and there was no one home at the time of the incident.

"Crews are still in attendance at the incident damping down.

"There is no further information at present - the cause of the fire is under investigation."

Firefighters at the scene of the house fire in Parc Aelas, Llangernyw (Image: Richard Williams)